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ZIP Code 47809

Vigo County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,687
5,913/sq mi

ZIP code 47809 covers 0.5 square miles in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,687 residents on file, a density of 5,913 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 47809, but per-capita income is $4,492. The poverty rate stands at - and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and - of units are owner-occupied.

Education and household profile round out the picture: - of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vigo County, letting you compare 47809 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47809, Terre Haute, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,687

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

5,913

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47809?

19.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 11.4%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$4,492

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 47809, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,859,000.

20

Businesses

167

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 80.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47809 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 0.4 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 2.1 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 3.9 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 4.4 mi
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 5.5 mi
47802 Terre Haute, IN 34,532 8.3 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 8.9 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 6.9 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 8.3 mi
47884 Universal, IN 229 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vigo County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47809 in?
ZIP code 47809 (Terre Haute) is located in Vigo County, Indiana. Vigo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vigo-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47809?
ZIP code 47809 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 2,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47809 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47809?
ZIP code 47809 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.